Cost of living in Iraq compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,400 Dinar (4,093 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,558 Dinar (3,225 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,481 Dinar (1,063 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,351 Dinar (413 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,863 Dinar (875 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,038 Dinar (317 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,134 Dinar (1,263 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,548 Dinar (473 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 893 Dinar (273 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,247 Dinar (686 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,299 Dinar (6,506 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,264 Dinar (386 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,073 Dinar (328 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 656,494 Dinar (200,536 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 471,608 Dinar (144,060 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 145,257 Dinar (44,371 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 574,418 Dinar (175,465 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 417,668 Dinar (127,583 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 184,470 Dinar (56,349 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 361% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,632 Dinar (9,357 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 304,598 Dinar (93,044 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158,604 Dinar (48,448 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,427 Dinar (2,269 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37,232 Dinar (11,373 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 854% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,600 Dinar (8,736 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,143 Dinar (10,124 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 65,558 Dinar (20,026 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,069 Dinar (20,793 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,274,800 Dinar (4,360,460 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 578 Dinar (176 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38,788 Dinar (11,848 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,367 Dinar (2,861 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,951 Dinar (2,123 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23,313 Dinar (7,121 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,920 Dinar (2,114 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,832 Dinar (1,476 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,795 Dinar (1,465 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,388 Dinar (424 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,711 Dinar (828 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,380 Dinar (2,560 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,266 Dinar (5,885 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,069 Dinar (5,825 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,732 Dinar (11,831 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54,058 Dinar (16,513 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,353 Dinar (1,635 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,229 Dinar (986 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,429 Dinar (1,047 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 648,024 Dinar (197,949 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 190% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 271 Dinar (83 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 43,218 Dinar (13,202 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,486 Dinar (759 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,780 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iraq is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria
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